Froo with a ViewFinished the #HarryandMeghan doc last night. They come across as sweet, earnest and a little naive. The #media and #Royal institution come across as vicious, bullying, blatantly racist, not to mention stupid - Meg could’ve been key to a more modern, in touch monarchy (if such a thing is possible) and they blew it. The tabloid press in particular are seen at their bottom-scraping worst. A fascinating, yet carefully curated, watch. #monarchy #RoyalFamily #meghanmarkle #tabloid
Marina@FrooView I agree that Meghan could have really been a lovely diplomatic presence for the Commonwealth. The Palace really bungled Harry’s plan to live elsewhere. I can’t believe how much H&M still get badmouthed in social media. Might not be the way others would handle it, but they do have a right to tell their story. Maybe even an obligation when it comes to the racial overtones in UK media. #HarryandMeghan #monarchy #americanduchess #tabloid
Godfrey642@mlamps @FrooView Im not a royalist. They've ripped us all off for centuries. But i have a degree of interest bc it's part of my culture. I really think we all have to remember that this isn't a *normal family*.
Their emotions, dreams and life goals ALL have to play out under the lens of being part of the biggest monarchy in the world. There's nothing normal about that.
They are celebrities who *haven't* chosen that life like say musicians artists politicians sports wo/men (and god knows THEY find it hard enough in the spotlight). And the media has a LOT OF MONEY to make from feeding this beast and won't be around to clear up the corpses after.
The Royals are brought up in a weird institution where children have to walk in silence behind a coffin for billions to see and never shed a tear. That spoke volumes to me about the Family Rulebook. We cannot and must not use the same yardstick we would use for ourselves. They are not allowed to.
So believe Harry? Or the Institution? (Because it's NOT Charles or William talking, it's the Institution)
Yes i do believe Harry but really he shouldve just gone away QUIETLY and made his life with his family elsewhere (and probably not America tbh).
My gran always said: "Never air your dirty washing in public"
We ordinary ppl know that. Someone shouldve told Harry. He'll never ever have a fair trial from the monarchy nor the UK Murdoch media, who'll rip him limb from limb. #HarryAndMeghan #Spare #Sussexes
Teapot@Godfrey642 @mlamps @FrooView
Your analysis is very sincere and you certainly got me there.✅👍🏻
I would like to add that I writing his book might have been Harry’s personal way to see land in his own life and that he felt he needed to write it.
Harry has often said that it is much better to speak out so that things have at least a chance of getting better.
For sure from 10th January onwards nothing is going to be the same than before behind palace walls!
Your analysis is very sincere and you certainly got me there.✅👍🏻
I would like to add that I writing his book might have been Harry’s personal way to see land in his own life and that he felt he needed to write it.
Harry has often said that it is much better to speak out so that things have at least a chance of getting better.
For sure from 10th January onwards nothing is going to be the same than before behind palace walls!
@IBB @Godfrey642 @mlamps ah, bestimmt nicht ein Prahlerei - which is how the tabloid media have been characterising it. I also think there is an element of cognitive dissonance in this debate - like, what do ppl think happens when a country sends people to war?
@FrooView @IBB @mlamps Exactly. I think like many personnel who sign up for 10yrs and tours in hostile territory, they're looking for something that is missing in their lives or a pupose.
My overwhelming feeling is one of sadness and pity for him. He's in an unenviable place
From the minute Charles was having an affair with Camilla, up to and including the night before his marriage, any children destined to be born were condemned to being messed up. It was only ever a question of degree. And Dianas death threw those boys over the precipice.
@Godfrey642 @FrooView @mlamps I truly appreciate this kind of unexcited and fair communication here in this Mastodon thread about Prince Harry‘s autobiography.✅
Social Media is so much more enjoyable with real & reflected arguments and the true wish to respect and value each other‘s viewpoint.🙏🏻 Thanks for this experience.
Social Media is so much more enjoyable with real & reflected arguments and the true wish to respect and value each other‘s viewpoint.🙏🏻 Thanks for this experience.